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Patricia "Pat" (Gaul) Midtgaard
8,236 votes
24.56%
- Occupation: Retired Principal
- Parent of 3 daughters in G.U.S.D. 21 years
- Teacher in G.U.S.D. 12 years
- Principal in G.U.S.D. ('88-'03) 15 years
- Lead Principal (2000 - 2003) 3 years
- B.A. Colorado State College
- M.A. U.S.F. ('86) / Santa Clara Univ. ('90)
Priorities:
- Focus on a rigorous academic program for all students including E.L.L. / G.A.T.E. / Special Education
- Work for equity at all sites (personnel, materials, facilities, support)
- Channel adequate funding to classrooms first.
Rhoda Bress
6,375 votes
19.01%
- Occupation: Office Manager
- Parent of 3 Gilroy High School graduates, 1 GHS student
- B.A., Barnard College
- Gilroy High School Parent Club, Founder & Treasurer
- Rucker School Parent Club President, Theatre Arts Program President, School Site Council
- Odyssey Theatre Company, Founder & Board of Directors
- The Alliance For Academic Excellence, Position Paper Co-Author
Priorities:
- Academically rigorous classrooms that provide equal opportunities for all students to reach their full potential
- Teacher support
- Responsiveness to community
Jaime Rosso
5,387 votes
16.07%
- Occupation: Businessman/Board member
- President / C.E.O. Rosso's Furniture
- Masters in Governance --CSBA -2004
- Parent of 3 Gilroy High graduates
- President's Council-Cal State Monterey Bay-past board member
- Loyola-Marymount University-Business Adm
- Gilroy Hispanic Chamber of Commerce-Founding President
Priorities:
- Advocating for the needs and success of ALL students to assure all students are making progress
- Promoting challenging curriculum and instruction for improved academic achievement for all
- Strong support for teachers and collaboration with parents
John E. Gurich
5,304 votes
15.82%
- Occupation: Public School Instructor
- Physical Education Department Chairman
- 29 years teaching and coaching experience
- Incumbent - seeking second term
- Parent of 2 Gilroy High School graduates
- 18-year Gilroy resident
- Active community volunteer
Priorities:
- Lower high school drop-out rate/insure success for all students
- Seek funding sources for classroom expenses
- Compliance with state-mandated PE minultes for grades K-5
Bob Kraemer
4,865 votes
14.51%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- BChemEng/MBA
- Disability Retired Major USA - 10 yrs.service
- Retired Exec. Gilroy Foods [McCormick & Co.]
- 33 year resident - Wife Joanne of 42 years
- Chair Bonfante Gardens Board;Pres. Leadership Gilroy;
- BSA,Rotary,CoC,Hisp.Coc.Gil.Foundation,etc.
Priorities:
- Improved Academic Achievement
- Hiring, evaluating and retaining exemplary teachers /staff
- Engaging parents and community in the educational process
Robert Heisey
3,324 votes
9.91%
- Occupation: Plant Geneticist
- 16 year resident of Gilroy
- Parent of one GHS student, one GHS graduate
- Education: PhD in Plant Breeding from Cornell U
- Employed by United Genetics, Hollister
- GHS Parent Club VP
Priorities:
- Represent the GUSD parent community on the Board
- Involve our GUSD teachers in solving the problems of low student test scores
- Work to increase parent involvement in their child's education
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